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BL05 DZP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,519 mi
Last recorded111,519 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 111,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2016 111,519 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 110,912 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 97,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 97,420 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 86,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 86,441 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,193 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,896 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,572 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BL05 DZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL05 DZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL05 DZP registered?

BL05 DZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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